October 2014 - Word&Way

The Missouri Baptist Convention is seeking to collect attorneys’ fees and court costs even as its case against the Missouri Baptist Foundation continues in the legal system. The MBC Agency Restoration Group reported to messengers to the MBC annual meeting on the status of the

Words for the Way

No one knows when his time will come

October 28, 2014

author: Bill Webb

People who know me well realize I have been a major league baseball fan of the team in St. Louis almost since I was born an hour away in southern Illinois. Frankly, it was expected of every family member shortly after his or her

Word & Way (Missouri)

Missouri Baptist Convention meets ‘Together,’ offers streaming

October 23, 2014

author: Ken Satterfield

This year's Missouri Baptist Convention annual meeting will be held at Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach Oct. 27-29. "Together" is the theme of the 180th annual meeting based on Colossians 2:2. The sessions will feature messages, reports, music and leadership development as messengers conduct the

Baptists

Jo Templin addresses the ‘how’ of region support

October 22, 2014

author: brandon

HESSTON, Kan. — Business, preaching, reports and fellowship highlighted the annual gathering of American Baptist Churches of the Central Region — covering Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas — at their conference center in Hesston, Kan., Oct. 17-18. President Jo Templin underscored the value of people across

Baptists

Executive Minister Williams notes Central Region help to churches

October 22, 2014

author: brandon

HESSTON, Kan. — Executive Minister John Williams closed the annual gathering of the Central Region of American Baptist Churches USA Oct. 18 by pointing to six contributions -- church health, clergy health, shared ministry, spiritual vitality, financial stability and future outlook -- the region made

Word & Way

Word & Way is developing a Midwest niche

October 22, 2014

author: brandon

Word & Way is officially a Baptist newspaper covering Baptist life not only in Missouri but the adjacent Midwest. It tells Baptist stories originating in places like Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Iowa and Illinois in the spirit of finding common ground among cooperating Baptists.

Faith & Culture

Interfaith conversation: Affecting understanding, change

October 22, 2014

author: brandon

Interfaith dialogue: Conversations can lead to greater understanding, cooperation and community change.

Media and Entertainment

Texting opens many ministry options

October 22, 2014

author: brandon

Text messaging may help churches stay in touch with members and guests during worship services and throughout the week with information and updates.

Baptists

ABC Nebraska pastors learn conflict management tools

October 15, 2014

author: brandon

American Baptist clergy in Nebraska learned that some approaches to negotiation in business also might work in ministry. Longtime psychologist and business consultant Karl Slaikeu shared his Preferred Path concepts with about 30 clergy in a three-day retreat Oct. 6-8.

Faith & Culture

Circle of life: Changing the denominational approach

October 10, 2014

author: brandon

Religious bodies, including denominations, are changing. But where are they headed?

MBC seeks Foundation insurance money; ARG gives MBC report

No one knows when his time will come

Missouri Baptist Convention meets ‘Together,’ offers streaming

Jo Templin addresses the ‘how’ of region support

Executive Minister Williams notes Central Region help to churches

Word & Way is developing a Midwest niche

Interfaith conversation: Affecting understanding, change

Texting opens many ministry options

ABC Nebraska pastors learn conflict management tools

Circle of life: Changing the denominational approach

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